@Antuan LaJim Rohn was the greatest motivational speaker of our lifetime .

2) What is the risk level in purchasing a property that was sold with a non warranty, then trusted and sold through foreclosure.

I'm looking for the greatest tax benefit.

Everyone has different levels of motivation at different times.

It usually helps me understand the market rather than guessing if one of two amounts is way off base due to one guy being pricier generally, or one guy missing something in his estimation, or different levels of quality, or sometimes what seems like random chance.  

This is also due to the home sitting in a low level lot, where the lots surrounding are at a much higher elevation, and will need to be leveled.

It depends on what it needs and what the marketplace expects as far as quality of property.Personally if the place is empty when I get it Like to rehab to a nice level for two reasons.

Given the location, stability, and level of care taken by the rehabbed, it still seems like a beneficial option.

It's contacts developed over time, expertise, time invested and at least some level of dedication to you. 

Please note we are located in Pennsylvania, though this issue is at a federal level.